Voices from the Field

Ernest is just one of our brilliant Voices from the Field officers, collecting stories of our work around the world.

WaterAid/Anna Kari

When you support our work, we make a promise: to share stories of the people transforming their lives with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, because of you.

Ever wondered how we collect many of those stories? We have a team of eight dedicated Voices from the Field officers.

Local to the countries where we work around the world, they regularly gather photos, films and interviews from the communities you’re supporting – no matter how remote the location. The results are always remarkable.

Meet the team:

WaterAid/Yared Hagos"When I explain that WaterAid raises funds from thousands of individuals and companies, it almost confuses people that others so far away care about people they’ve never met." Behailu, Ethiopia

WaterAid/Mani Karmacharya "Voices from the Field shows a community's happiness and problems, which could shape our plans to solve them. I'm excited to share stories that otherwise would remain unheard." Sibtain, Pakistan

WaterAid/Eliza Powell"Water is life and sanitation is dignity. So often we talk to people who are marginalised and when they speak no one listens. We're here to amplify their voices." James, Uganda

WaterAid/Nyani Quarmyne/Panos "The Voices from the Field programme is so important because we report and illustrate stories, so our supporters can see what effect their fundraising is having.” Basile, Burkina Faso

WaterAid/Ernest Randriarimalala"I grew up in a small village and didn't have clean water. My experience and seeing how bad the situation can be in other areas of the country gives me the motivation to help." Ernest, Madagagascar

WaterAid/Alexia Webster "By listening to people’s voices, we're able to hear their stories, their struggles and their perspective on life's challenges. I feel this helps people understand each other deeply." Dennis, Malawi

WaterAid/Sibtain Haider"Going on my first field visit was amazing. It is very exciting being part of a global team. I feel like I am making a difference for my country." Mani, Nepal

WaterAid"I'm excited about telling the collective success of WaterAid's work. Supporters put their resources somewhere and in films, photos and stories they can see where it's going." Chileshe, Zambia

Spot the difference: change in Ethiopia

"A lot has changed in the last 13 years. If anything has remained intact, it’s Mehari's memory of how life was before the water project came."

Behailu, Voices from the Field officer

Join Behailu as he makes a return visit to Adi Awanawaza, and finds out how life has changed for Mehari Abreha and his family.